Dogs and Breed Restrictions

Hi all, 

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions.  I have an American Pit Bull Terrier.  Not only that, but he's a big one for his breed, weighing in at about 100lbs.  Yes, he's big for a lap dog, but that doesn't stop him!

We just picked up our r-Pod this past weekend and I've been looking through camp websites and have been seeing a lot of "pet friendly, but not pit bulls" (paraphrased).  Has anyone else run into this?

We've been trained, our pitty spent two weeks being boarded while going through his training, and we're responsible dog owners, but I'm already starting to wonder if we made a mistake getting the trailer if we can't find a place where we can take Boaz with us.

Thoughts?

This is not unusual at the privately owned commercial campgrounds - for the reasons stated above. If you must have full hook-ups and/or strongly prefer the private campgrounds, you will be limited.

At the State and National parks that I frequent, there are no breed restrictions. However, all require a 6' leash anytime the pet is out of the camper or vehicle. Indiana allows pets on the hiking trails but, the National parks usually don't, or limit the trails one may take the pet. They are usually not allowed in public buildings and I seem to recall that Michigan does not allow them on beaches. There are dog rules but, not breed specific rules.

I'm not one to promote breaking the rules. However, in decades of camping, I have found the parks to be sensible. When Dixie is outside with me, she is on a 15' vinyl coated steel cable that I either attach to the picnic table or camper. As long as she is well confined to the campsite and not near the road, all seems OK. I have never had anyone complain. I carry a shorter 10' cable, if the situation dictates. In short, if we are not causing a problem, they tend to leave us alone.

So, if you can live without hook-ups or with just electric hook-up only, you should be able to find plenty of options.

Dog preferences are a very personal thing. 

It is, unfortunately, the state of things. I to believe it's driven entirely by legal issues. I have no issue with any breed of dog. I do have issues with some dog OWNERS. I have 2 brothers with pitts, great dogs. But that's because they were properly trained and socialized.

It's just like my cars, I have never had a claim, ever. Haven't had a ticket in 30 years.. But I drive a GTi and a Mustang GT.. insurance company bends me over.. not my fault, all the other idiots putting them in the ditch etc.

37 years in Police work, deal with sheppards, dobies,rotties, all kinds......................was only ever bit b\y a Chihuahua!! You never know!